Lake Pocotopaug Cdp, Connecticut
As of the census of 2000, there were 3169 residents, 1347 households, and 844 families in the census designated place. The population density was 1183.9 people per square mile (457.11/kmē), making it the 71st most densely populated census designated place in Connecticut. There were 1532 housing units at an average density of 571.6 per square mile (220.7/kmē). The average household size was 2.35 persons, and the average family size was 2.92 persons. Age range in the census designated place was well distributed with 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males. The median age of the census designated place's population was 38.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Lake Pocotopaug Cdp was 37.2 and 38.7 years respectively. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 3068 White, 30 Black or African American, 11 American Indian, 29 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 29 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $58325, it is the 40th highest census designated place by median household income in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $71667, it is Connecticut's 34th wealthiest census designated place by median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $28317, it is the 45th highest census designated place by per capita income in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The median income was $35110, The median income for males was $37319, compared to $29773 for females.
In 2000, 785 pupils and students, of which 421 are male and 364 are female, 24.77% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 62 nursery or pri school, 17 kindergarten, 362 elementary school, 202 high school and 142 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 52 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 52 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 52 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 53 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 53 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 53 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 53 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 54 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 53 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 53 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 53 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 36 | 26 | 62 |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 17 | |
| Elementary school | 159 | 203 | 362 |
| High school | 127 | 75 | 202 |
| College or graduate school | 82 | 60 | 142 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Pocotopaug CDP, Connecticut | $58325 | $71667 | $28317 |
| Middlesex County, Connecticut | $59175 | $71319 | $28251 |
| Connecticut, United States | $53935 | $65521 | $28766 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |